STATUTORY COMPLIANCE & LEGAL NOTICES
STATUTORY POLICIES & GOVERNANCE
Review our statutory compliance under the South African Schools Act, POPIA personal information notice, and School Governing Body policies.
HOW WE COLLECT, USE, AND PROTECT INFORMATION (POPIA)
This privacy notice explains the school’s approach to handling personal information for learners, parents and guardians, staff, visitors, volunteers, and service providers. It is intended to support transparency, align with South African privacy requirements under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and give parents a practical understanding of how information is used in our school environment.
1. Information We Collect
The school may collect contact details, learner identification and birth records, attendance logs, medical and emergency contact details, academic assessments and support records, safeguarding notes where required, parent communication history, and operational records required for day-to-day school functioning.
2. Lawful Purpose & Usage
Information is used exclusively for teaching and learning support, safeguarding and learner wellbeing, attendance follow-up, emergency response, school administration, official DBE reporting duties, and family communication. Access is restricted to authorised personnel.
3. Your Rights as Parents & Guardians
Parents and guardians may contact the school office to request access to records, correct inaccurate information, or query how details are processed. The school will respond within a reasonable period and may request identity verification.
KEY PRINCIPLES
WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE
- Only necessary information is collected for school purposes
- Records are handled with care, confidentiality, and limited access
- Parents can request clarification, correction, or access where lawful
- Policy documents are available online and in downloadable PDF format